Hot2trt Posted July 14, 2014 #276 Share Posted July 14, 2014 8 cruises and I carry a small cross shoulder purse too lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncleg Posted July 15, 2014 #277 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Packing entirely too much junk. I mean really, some of the packing lists I have seen are insane. I have traveled two weeks at a time out of a carry-on... QUILTY 9 Cruises and I still overpack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul8 Posted July 15, 2014 #278 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Packing entirely too much junk. I mean really, some of the packing lists I have seen are insane. I have traveled two weeks at a time out of a carry-on... I've cruised a month with just 1 carry-on & like you I still bring too much. I plan to take a 35 day cruise & will still take a carry-on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
north 40 girl Posted July 15, 2014 #279 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Was at Mendenhall Glacier tour when I left my Ameribag sitting on a bench while taking my jacket off. Luckily I had my lanyard with my license and ship keycard on it. So it was easy getting back on the ship. I reported it to the service desk and it was returned to me that evening, all intact. Was glad my cruising partner had given me the lanyard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antiquehtr Posted July 17, 2014 #280 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I always wear a lanyard with my card in it! I've been on about 30 cruises! I even have pretty ones with stones on them! I think carrying around your purse looks more like a newbie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinman66 Posted July 21, 2014 #281 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Go to the buffet and overfill ate to ensure they get their money's worth xxxx Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana&papagotosea Posted July 25, 2014 #282 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I got a laugh or two reading this thread. I also am not a newbie, but I wear a lanyard on sea days (it's pretty). I carry a small cross shoulder purse on shore. I almost always have a camera with me, I am a scrapbooker, so you never know what may make a good layout until you are home with thousands of pictures, lol. I HAVE to get a sail away drink, it's part of the experience. I know port from starboard, but I too get lost at least the first day. Love getting to the shows early for a good seat. And my biggest problem is always overpacking. I just like to bring choices! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pack My Bags Posted August 23, 2014 #283 Share Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) EASY.... Drunk dude on the pool deck that looks like this within the first 12 hrs of the trip & pretends that it doesn't hurt but he's truly miserable! Edited August 23, 2014 by Pack My Bags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinman66 Posted August 23, 2014 #284 Share Posted August 23, 2014 See that so often here in aus just as the ship gets close to noumea usually Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pack My Bags Posted August 24, 2014 #285 Share Posted August 24, 2014 (edited) People have no idea just how strong the sun is!! Another easy tell is people who stack their plates mountain high with food at the buffet.... They get all excited & forget... You CAN go back & get more you know! LOLOLOL! Edited August 24, 2014 by Pack My Bags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinman66 Posted August 24, 2014 #286 Share Posted August 24, 2014 That actually becomes my days entertainment as sun strength varied day to day Love it Everyone lives lobster just not like this :) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SARGE7302 Posted August 26, 2014 #287 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I've cruised once before with CCL and going on my second in September. I too have done some of the very things that have been listed. I am glad I packed to much because on our travel down to florida all our luggage got wet in a monsoon and luckily I was able to get some of it washed on board. I will not overpack this time. I took like five towels cuz I didn't know they were provided. I will say that I will continue to wear my KCCO lanyard cuz I like it and it represents who I am no matter who makes fun...I am there to enjoy myself...if you get a laugh then I'm glad I was able to assist you in that...also I do not carry purses...if I don't have pockets then it stays locked up in the safe...but I don't wear stuff without a pocket unless I'm in a dress..And I'm still gonna rock my KCCO lanyard! I make sure I have packed all needed toiletries just in case...I have a family of three girls so you never know when Mother Nature will appear, and I always get lost....but that is nothing unusual! I don't plan nothing because there is never nothing to do...I do exactly what I want...because I'm on vacation! 😎🍻 Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freanesi Posted August 26, 2014 #288 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Just booked our second cruise - only a year to wait!!! I probably did everything a "newbie" does last cruise. Didn't use a lanyard though because I didn't know it was an easy way to carry your card. Didn't know it is called an ss card. Carried a small purse (not a bag) because it held tissues, card, lipstick, mints - all those things you might need when not in your cabin. Didn't feel like a newbie just enjoyed every single moment of the cruise oohing and ahhing at every possible thing. Lucky we were on a NCL cruise and the dolphins on the carpet faced the front of the ship so I knew which way to go to our cabin. Counting the days to our next cruise and I really don't care if I look like a newbie because I know I will be having the time of my life. Love reading the posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinman66 Posted August 26, 2014 #289 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Just booked our second cruise - only a year to wait!!! I probably did everything a "newbie" does last cruise. Didn't use a lanyard though because I didn't know it was an easy way to carry your card. Didn't know it is called an ss card. Carried a small purse (not a bag) because it held tissues, card, lipstick, mints - all those things you might need when not in your cabin. Didn't feel like a newbie just enjoyed every single moment of the cruise oohing and ahhing at every possible thing. Lucky we were on a NCL cruise and the dolphins on the carpet faced the front of the ship so I knew which way to go to our cabin. Counting the days to our next cruise and I really don't care if I look like a newbie because I know I will be having the time of my life. Love reading the posts. Not using a lanyard doesn't make you a newbie It is a choice and I don't use one and am anything but a newbie Cruising is a personal experience Enjoy it your way Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladiva Posted September 2, 2014 #290 Share Posted September 2, 2014 As many cruises I can take until I die............I will never loose my childlike enthusiasm for adventure and excitement! I LOVE this statement! I agree 100%! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot2trt Posted September 2, 2014 #291 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Me too! To being forever young. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartbda Posted September 2, 2014 #292 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Wearing one of these. I couldn't decide if the person was serious or just being silly. Also, wearing nautical clothes from head to toe like Hyacinth.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinman66 Posted September 2, 2014 #293 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Wearing one of these. I couldn't decide if the person was serious or just being silly. Also, wearing nautical clothes from head to toe like Hyacinth.:D Yeah it's amazing how many do that So funny Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleygallegos60 Posted September 9, 2014 #294 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Yes, but it's ok to be a virgin, we all once were! ......I think. .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auckejanse Posted September 12, 2014 #295 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I have spent a very enjoyable two hours reading the posts here. DH and I have been on one previous cruise to Alaska on Carnival and now going to Caribbean on HAL. We travel with his sister and her hubby. So... I will use a lanyard, have many to choose from. If I need a purse it will be small over the shoulder/chest so I don't have to handle it. I travel with camera everywhere so depending on clothes will use small purse. I usually loop the long lanyard through a belt loop and stow it in my pocket. I over pack. But when else will I get to use all the cool "clearance" deals I find and never wear since I am now retired. Don't wear heels anyway but will pack more than my usual two pairs of shoes. Have fun you all and thanks for the laughs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleygallegos60 Posted September 13, 2014 #296 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Has anyone been to a "Charming Charlies?" I just went they're and was surprised to see TONS of Anchors!!! Then I heard they are the rage now! So you won't recognize newbies by their anchor. ... it's a fad!! ♡Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinman66 Posted September 13, 2014 #297 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Live this post so cool to read and then people watch on the cruises Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friend2b Posted September 16, 2014 #298 Share Posted September 16, 2014 thats a good one.....my friend went to the art auction and happen to be talking to someone with her HAND IN THE AIR.....and bought a WORK OF ART.........they called her every day of the cruise telling her to come down and pay for it ......scared her to death!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pack My Bags Posted January 4, 2015 #299 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Easy..... It's the people with 8 suitcases for a 7 night cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep108 Posted January 6, 2015 #300 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I defy anyone (newbie or not) to read through this thread and not have a couple of laughs. We are about to hit our second cruise and I am determined to maintain the 'new' feel. Will explore the ship, wear a lanyard for my SS card and enjoy everything. I almost wish we could 'like' some of these posts, because several made me laugh. I think we need an equal and opposite thread - how to spot the old salts! Happy cruising everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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